Austin City Limits"Tom Waits"
This classic episode from 1979 features the singer-songwriter, composer and actor, with his distinctive gravely voice toward the end of the years when he had built a cult following but had not had a breakthrough recording. He combined a lyrical focus on desperate, low-life characters with a persona that seemed to embody the same lifestyle, which he sang about.G

1:00 am

Nature"Christmas In Yellowstone"
The undisturbed beauty of Yellowstone National Park in winter dress is NATURE's holiday gift to viewers. Cameras capture breathtaking landscapes that frame intimate scenes of wildlife making their way through their most challenging season of the year. Filmmaker Shane Moore, who lives in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leads the way on this winter exploration that includes meeting Tim Murphy, who has skied into Yellowstone for 26 winters to photograph its wonders.G

2:00 am

Iranian Americans
When their homeland is racked by political and religious upheaval, leading to revolution, tens of thousands of Iranians left their homeland for the United States. This account of displacement is told by more than 25 of these immigrants, who when uprooted built completely new lives in their new country. Today they are educators, politicians, diplomats, scientists, comedians, bankers, writers and engineers, among other careers.G

3:00 am

MI-5"Who Guards The Guards?"
When Danny is on Close Quarter Protection, the person he is guarding dodges a bullet. But since the supposed hitman "missed," nearly shooting someone else, maybe MI5 is guarding the wrong individual.G

4:00 am

Mark Twain"Part Two"
In contrast to the wildly successful Twain, Clemens is an inept businessman who squanders his fortunes on pipe dream patents and bad investments. Clemens turns to the lecture circuit and tours extensively, leaving behind his home and family to pay off his creditors. Part 2 of 2G

6:00 am

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood"The Empire Brass Quintet/Creative Ideas"
Mister Rogers visits the Empire Brass Quintet and notes that it's fun to hear all the instruments playing. If you listen carefully, you can hear each one, but they all make "one song." In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Neighbors get ready for the Bass Violin Festival. D

6:30 am

Curious George"Junky Monkey/Jumpy Warms Up"
Junky Monkey - Steve is appointed head of Pretty City Committee Pod 7 on a mission to lead George, the Man with the Yellow Hat, Aunt Margaret, Betsy, and Charkie to clean up litter in their neighborhood. But where others see trash, George sees treasures hidden in alleys, sidewalk, and recycling bins. He takes his findings up to his apartment and sorts them by shape and size, transforming his collection into a masterpiece worthy to be hung at City Hall. D

7:00 am

Wild Kratts"Raptor Roundup"
Martin and Chris challenge themselves to ID as many hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures as they can. But the evil endangered species chef, Gaston Gourmand has his own plan for the raptors and has been capturing them all in his quest to find the tastiest bird wing. Will the Wild Kratts team succeed in rescuing the raptors before they become Gourmand's next gourmet delicacy? They'll have to use everything they know about classification and birds of prey - to round up the raptors and return them to where they belong - living free and in the wild!. D

7:30 am

Peep and the Big Wide World/Pocoyo"The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing But the Tooth/The Winter of Quack's Discontent"
Beaver Boy loses a tooth. Quack's pond is covered with ice and he can't find the fish. Pocoyo: Double Bubble - Pocoyo and Elly learn to share the bubble maker. D

8:00 am

Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That!"A Long Winter's Nap/The Tree Doctor"
A Long Winter's Nap - Sally and Nick are so excited to go ice skating tomorrow, that they can't fall asleep! Cat's friend Boris the bear can help! Off they go to the Gleep-sneep Woods to learn how Boris gets ready to take his long winter's nap. Back at home, Nick and Sally follow Boris' advice, and follow their own bedtime routine to get ready for bed. With the help of a bedtime story from Cat, they quickly fall asleep. D

8:30 am

Angelina Ballerina: The Next Steps"Angelina and the Bandleader/Angelina and Polly's Two-Hour Show"
Angelina and the Band Leader - Angelina's musical ensemble needs to rehearse, and everything is going wrong! To make matters worse, AZ has broken one of his drumsticks and is unable to keep the beat for the ensemble. When AZ discovers another way to keep them on tempo, rehearsal continues without missing a beat! Angelina and Polly's Two Hour Show - Angelina and Polly want to treat their parents to some entertainment so they put on a show. Unfortunately, when Mr. and Mrs. Mouseling settle in the living room to watch the show, they just can't keep their eyes open no matter how exciting the performance is!. D

9:00 am

Bob the Builder"A Cold Day in the Valley"
It's the grand opening of the Bobland Bay Promenade. As Bob and the team put up some spectacular lights for the big ceremony, Bristle the street-cleaner arrives to keep the new town spotlessly clean. Before long, important items are missing. D

9:30 am

Thomas & Friends"Winter Delights"
Merry Misty Island - It's the Winter Holidays on the Island of Sodor. Dash, Bash and Ferdinand decide to throw a party. This is their first party and they're not really sure what to do and they won't ask Thomas to help them. D

10:00 am

Wishbone"Little Big Dog"
This live-action program follows the exploits of Wishbone the dog and his human friends, Joe, David and Samantha through their adventures intheir hometown of Oakdale. Wishbone's everyday experiences trigger hi s imagination and he finds himself in scenes from classic works of literature. In this episode, David disobeys his parents and makes a giantmistake that he's afraid to face. D

10:30 am

Dialogue"Coming to My Senses"
Idaho native Alyssa Harad tells how she became obsessed with perfume and its powers and wrote her book Coming to My Senses. Now a resident of Texas, she and host Marcia Franklin discuss what she learned and experienced while learning and experimenting with perfume.G

Painting and Travel with Roger & Sarah Bansemer"The Forgotten Coast"
Florida's Panhandle has small fishing villages, fresh oysters and an island lighthouse on St. George Island where Sarah climbs to the top for a nice view. Roger paints a rustic oyster shack from yesteryear. D

1:30 pm

Sewing with Nancy"Serger Boutique, Part 1"
Serge designer styles and accessories using Barbara Goldkorn's streamlined techniques. Serger specialist Barbara Goldkorn and Nancy team up to serge projects that are chic, easy, and fun. Learn new applications for basic serger stitches, fabulous attachments, and delightful projects using cover and chain stitches. D

2:00 pm

Quilting Arts"Artfully Pieced"
This episode looks at piecing and how we put together our fabric and color elements to create an artfully pieced quilt. It seems like such a simple concept but it's a new way of looking at your quilt. Kathleen Loomis starts us out with a lesson on piecing in art quilting. D

Woodsmith Shop"Top Shop Tips"
Make woodworking faster, safer, and more accurate with some of our favorite shop tips, tools, and techniques from the pages of Woodsmith magazine. D

3:30 pm

This Old House"Cambridge 2012/Rounding The Corner"
After a visit to "this old record store," Kevin helps Roger install plastic drywells to keep the yard from flooding in heavy rains and checks out the sleek new cabinets with kitchen designer Kathy Marshall. Learn about thermostats that program themselves and Ipe deck tiles that go right over an old deck. D

4:00 pm

Ask This Old House"Installing A Ceiling Fan/Installing A Water Softener"
Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling. Then, Kevin, along with general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and landscape contractor Roger Cook, asks, "What is it?" Afterward, Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener. D

4:30 pm

Growing a Greener World"Independent Garden Centers - A Gardener's Best Resource (Atlanta, GA)"
For new and experienced gardeners alike, Independent Garden Centers (IGC's) offer a wealth of resources for education, real examples, and some of the most appropriate plants and ideas for a specific location or region. This episode explores many of the most popular and overlooked ways IGC's are a gardener's best resource for growing a greener world. D

5:00 pm

Moyers & Company"What We Can Learn from Lincoln"
One reason so many people are disillusioned by the state of things in America -- even more so after the terror in Newtown -- is that our political system hasn't produced consistently good results in a long time. We've forgotten that democracy is supposed to be about addressing our problems through a political system that encourages bargaining, compromise, and progress. Except for taking us to war, showering largesse on the privileged and powerful, and courting donors instead of representing voters, Washington politics promotes gridlock, paralysis, and stalemate. D

6:00 pm

William and Mary
It is Brendan's 18th birthday and the family prepares a house party to celebrate. William is keen to finally meet Kate's new boyfriend.G

7:00 pm

Outdoor Idaho"Working for Wildlife"
Professionals and volunteers are in forests and fields - even cities - throughout Idaho working to increase knowledge about wildlife and its chances for survival. Cameras capture "deer tackling" in eastern Idaho; follow scientists and volunteers through deep snows to radio collar the seldom-seen elusive wolverine; and visit a woman raising orphan bears in her backyard in Garden City, adjacent to Boise.G

7:30 pm

Oregon Field Guide"Crossing The Urban-Rural Divide"
Follow a group of students from the city as they share in both the joy and misery that comes with farm life. Grant County ranchers began the Urban-Rural exchange in 2005.G

8:00 pm

Christmas at Luther: Tidings of Comfort and Joy
Holiday music, 500 choristers, a symphony orchestra, thousands in the audience and glowing candlelight capture the wonder and joy of the season at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The college's internationally-acclaimed musicians mark 32 years of sharing the seasonal gift of music in their annual Christmas concert.G

9:00 pm

Masterpiece Classic"Downton Abbey, Series II - Part Six"
The Spanish flu strikes Downton, disrupting one match, hastening another and transforming the fortunes of all. Mary, Sybil and Robert each confront a moment of truth. Anna and Bates know a moment of happiness. Part 6 of 7G

11:00 pm

New Tricks"Ducking & Diving"
A ransacked armored security van is found at the bottom of a lake. The van is linked to a man who disappeared 17 years ago, coinciding with the murder of Marie Sinclair. Chief suspect and former owner of the security firm, Marie's husband maintains his innocence. The team sets out to learn the truth.G